The KwaBhaca community of runners gave back to a family in need by digging deep in their pockets and buying food for the family of four, a granny and three grandchildren in Lubhacweni village.
The granny, which is the head of the family, makes a living by selling items in the streets of the town. Their home is dilapidated and also needs and according to the runners is not safe for the family to live in.
According to Ezile Myinga, one of the founding members of KwaBhaca community of runners, under the umbrella of XJ athletic club said this family was identified by Awonke Jojozi who is also part of KwaBhaca community of runners.
“Running is not about fitness, flashing of medals and crossing the finish lines. It is about unity, compassion and making a difference in the lives of others. As runners we must have sharp eyes to see what is happening in the community. We must also have ears to listen to who is crying in the community,” said Myinga. She concluded by saying as KwaBhaca runners they are running under different colours, subscribing to different clubs but running together, however their mission is to give back to the community and push back the frontiers of the poverty. She also appealed to other structures of the community to join hands and work together for the betterment of community members.
The recipients were very ecstatic at the gesture from the runners and granny blessed the runners with a prayer.